Maharaj questions continued funding for Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has questioned the continued funding for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, saying it appeared to have become an ongoing programme afte
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Parliament passes 2026/2027 National Budget
The 2026/2027 National Budget has been passed by Parliament.This means the Bill to appropriate $4.237 billion for the ordinary services of Government for the financial ye
Civil Service Functional Review may include right-sizing - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Functional Review of the Civil Service could include right-sizing as the Government continues efforts to modernise the public serv
Opposition question Govt if $600,000 budgeted for JP allowances is enough to cater for 763 JPs
Concerns were raised in Parliament over whether the Ministry of Justice's 2026/2027 National Budget allocation of $600,000 for Justice of the Peace allowances is enough t
Tabuya defends PSB funding allocations as Opposition questions media allocation
Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya has defended Public Service Broadcast funding allocations in the 2026/2027 National Budget after Opposition MPs questioned why diffe
Explain where Opposition would cut $1B in govt expenditure - Prof. Prasad
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Professor Biman Prasad has challenged the Opposition to explain where it would cut $1 billion in government expendit
We can't tax tourism industry to support another industry - Koya
Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya has questioned why the government has imposed a 5 percent Tourism Service Tax on the tourism sector to support another industry.While opposing t
Education Ministry reviewing yellow card bus subsidy after excessive claims
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says the Ministry is reviewing expenditure under the yellow card bus fare subsidy after notable excessive claims by bus companies, w
Years of accumulated neglect have affected Fiji's diplomatic properties overseas - Ditoka
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka says years of neglect have affected Fiji's diplomatic properties overseas, and restoring them now comes at
This is not an election budget - Kamikamica
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Manoa Kamikamica says this is not an election budget but one that addresses the nation's key challenges, provides re
EFL says project costs and timelines will be clearer in future annual reports
Energy Fiji Limited says improvements are needed in its annual reports after concerns were raised over transparency, generator hire costs, capital expenditure performance
Concerns raised about Police Bill, Fremlin says it can allow broader access to phones and private data
Concerns are now being raised regarding certain sections of the Police Bill which is currently undergoing public consultation, as people are saying this will give excessi
Commission faces scrutiny over missing records and governance failures
The Electoral Commission has admitted it cannot fully verify whether all records seized during a Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) investigation have
Concerns raised over disparities in development grant allocations from Office of the PM
Concerns have been raised that some communities may be missing out on development assistance, as figures show major differences in the number and value of projects approv
Public Health Bill must reflect rural realities - Divisional Commissioner Navuku
Efforts to modernise Fiji's 90-year-old public health legislation should be closely aligned with disaster management plans, rural development policies and community-level
Many Fijians still do not understand the importance of making a will - Kumar
Many Fijians still do not understand the importance of making a will, and this lack of awareness is contributing to family disputes, delays in estate settlements and fina
4 out of 8 operating theatres at CWM Hospital under renovation - Health Minister
Half of the eight operating theatres at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are currently under renovation, with works now 90 percent complete as authorities move to impro
Police Bill tabled with expanded surveillance, digital investigation and arrest powers
The Fiji Police Bill 2026, which expands Police powers through stronger digital investigations, covert surveillance, forensic and DNA capabilities, warrantless searches a
Kumar questions whether FNPF is still serving ordinary Fijians effectively
Opposition MP Premila Kumar has raised concerns about whether the Fiji National Provident Fund is still fit for purpose as a national retirement institution for ordinary
Passport printing systems fully operational - Naupoto
The Ministry of Immigration is not facing any issues pertaining to the printing of passports, and the machines are all working well at the moment.This was highlighted by
The illicit drug trade is no longer a localized issue - Turaga
Acting Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga says the illicit drug trade in Fiji is a genuine concern and it is causing damage to our families, communi